Pharmacology

Advance in pharmacology and drive innovation in drug discovery and development with Pharmacology with Integrated Master’s MSci at Keele. Learn more. Advance your career in pharmacology by gaining master's level problem-solving, communication and research skills to drive innovation in drug discovery and development.

Combing a unique blend of cutting-edge theory and extensive practical experience, our four-year programme will be of particular interest to those who wish to continue in a research career, such as further study to PhD level, work in industry or the wider bioscience sector. Our MSci programme is designed to enhance your employability and deepen your subject-specific expertise by exploring advanced research topics, such as experimental design, data analysis, presentation, evaluation, literature reviews, and grant proposals. You will also develop advanced research skills by undertaking an extended research project where you will formulate a research question and design and conduct investigations to address it.

At the start of the programme, you will gain a broad introduction to biological sciences including biochemistry, physiology, molecular cell biology and pharmacology. You will also begin to develop key employability skills and laboratory practice through our dedicated suite of practical and professional development modules. Building on this foundation, the programme explores the mechanisms of drug action for treating various conditions, including cardio-metabolic disorders and central nervous system diseases.